Lou Anarumo added a Bengals coach to his staff in Indianapolis. According to Tom Pelissero, former linebackers coach James Bettcher is joining Anarumo down the highway. Bettcher was the Bengals LBs coach for the past three seasons,

New Indianapolis Colts’ defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has begun filling out his defensive staff, reportedly hiring a familiar face in James Bettcher to be the team’s linebackers coach, according to Tom Pelissero.

The Indianapolis Colts have yet to pause on their efforts to mend this defensive coaching unit during the beginning stages of this offseason, as the team has reportedly hired another name to their staff ahead of next season.

The renovation of the Indianapolis Colts defense is an ongoing process. The first step: Naming Lou Anarumo as coordinator. The subsequent steps: Forming his staff. Anarumo was named as Gus Bradley’s successor on Jan.

According to a report from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Colts are expected to hire former Cincinnati Bengals coordinator Lou Anarumo as their next defensive coordinator. Anarumo was one of the top targets on the market for the position, and Indianapolis is narrowing in on making it happen.